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How to get from Chicago to Muscat

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 17h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Dubai, Istanbul, Amman and Cairo. Two tickets from $597.

Flights from Chicago to Muscat

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
17h 30m
two tickets, via Cairo
$597
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,419 mi (11,940 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
17h 30m
with the connection
Chicago to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Muscat flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,042
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
17h 45m
with the connection
Chicago to Dubai flight 13h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Muscat: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Muscat flight 1h 10m
two ticketsfrom $858
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
17h 58m
with the connection
Chicago to Istanbul flight 10h 8m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New. Departure to Muscat: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International.
Istanbul to Muscat flight 4h 50m
Via Amman
Jordan
18h
with the connection
Chicago to Amman flight 11h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Amman to Muscat flight 3h 20m
two ticketsfrom $886
Via Cairo
Egypt
18h
with the connection
Chicago to Cairo flight 11h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Cairo to Muscat flight 3h 50m
two ticketsfrom $597

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Muscat

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November and December, +25° to +31° by day, sea +24° to +29°. In November it is +30° by day and +22° at night, sea +29°, with 1 rainy day.

Jan
+25° +17° +24° 1 days
Feb
+27° +19° +24° 1 days
Mar
+31° +22° +25° 1 days
Apr
+35° +26° +28° 1 days
May
+39° +29° +31° 0 days
Jun
+40° +32° +33° 0 days
Jul
+38° +31° +32° 2 days
Aug
+37° +29° +31° 0 days
Sep
+36° +28° +31° 0 days
Oct
+34° +26° +31° 2 days
Nov
+30° +22° +29° 1 days
Dec
+27° +19° +26° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Muscat?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Chicago to Muscat?
Via Abu Dhabi: 13h 20m to the connection, 1h 10m after it, about 17h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Chicago to Muscat with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Cairo from $597. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Chicago and Muscat?
Abu Dhabi (17h 30m total), Dubai (17h 45m total), Istanbul (17h 58m total), Amman (18h total) and Cairo (18h total).
How far is Muscat from Chicago?
7,419 mi (11,940 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.